Manganese Steel Ninjato with Black Serrated Blade, Skull Pommel & Dark Red Hardwood Saya

The blade on this ninjato is hard to ignore. Forged from manganese steel and finished in matte black, the spine runs a continuous row of serrated notches from ricasso to tip - a visual signature that gives the straight profile its distinctive edge. A polished hamon line traces the cutting edge, the bright steel contrasting sharply against the black body and pulling light even in low display conditions. The geometry stays true to the chokuto/ninjato form: no curve, a clipped point, and clean lines throughout.

The tsuka is wrapped in black cotton cord over red PU samegawa, with the classic diamond pattern exposing the textured underlayer at every opening. The combination reads as black-and-red across the full grip length, consistent with the saya's color story. The cord wrap is firm and even, terminating cleanly at both kashira and habaki ends.

At the pommel, a silver skull kashira dominates the handle end - cast with defined eye sockets, cheekbones, and jaw detail, it functions as both cap and statement piece. The metalwork has weight and texture rather than a smooth decorative finish, giving it presence whether the sword is sheathed or displayed open.

The silver chrysanthemum tsuba sits at the guard position, its openwork petal design referencing classical Japanese koshirae convention. The floral motif creates an intentional contrast with the skull kashira - traditional craft at the guard, gothic accent at the pommel - a pairing that works across both Japanese and Western collector aesthetics. For collectors interested in the full Black Flame Theme Blade Ninjato range, the tsuba style shares similar silver-tone hardware.

The saya is turned from hardwood and finished in a deep dark red matte - wine-burgundy in direct light, nearly oxblood in shadow. A black sageo cord is tied at the kurikata, completing the red-and-black palette that runs from saya to tsuka without interruption. Overall length is 41 inches with a shipping weight of 4 lbs, sized for wall mounting, display stands, or koshirae collection pairing.